Specialties

Bio

Payam Tristani-Firouzi, MD has specialized expertise in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. This is a tissue-sparing technique for removal of skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas with the highest cure rate. She is board certified in Dermatology and is a Fellow of the College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Tristani-Firouzi’s main clinical focus is the management of patients with skin cancers, including prevention, diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatments. Her other clinical focus involves lasers and cosmetic procedures, where she integrates her expertise in dermatology for providing state-of-the art treatments for her patients.

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 27, 2015

fabulous experience

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 21, 2015

I've already recommended her to my daughter

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 10, 2015

Dr Tristani takes her time and is detailed and does not make me feel rushed

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 03, 2015

I would love to recommend Dr. Tristani, but I believe she is not taking new patients.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 25, 2015

Dr. Tristani was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and involved me in decision making, while giving me the benefit of her expertise.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 24, 2015

great

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 13, 2015

I am very pleased with the whole procedure and the results.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 04, 2015

Dr. Tristani is wonderful, she was as concerned as myself about the scar from the surgery and is going to help me with that

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient April 27, 2015

Very considerate & professional!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 30, 2015

The doctor and nurses were very friendly and made me feel like they cared about my condition and wanted to help.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 27, 2015

dr tristani was amazing. I would recommend her highly

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 23, 2015

it was all excellent

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 20, 2015

I have already recommended her to a few friends.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 16, 2015

They even put on music for me to listen to during the surgery which really helped to keep me relaxed

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 07, 2015

Best ever

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 04, 2015

good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 03, 2015

Avery skilled surgeon, the repair of the MOHS procedure area on my forehead is excellent. I'm only 2 weeks out but I can tell that there will only be a slight scar once the area fades and continues to heal

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 28, 2015

It was a 5 star time spent by me.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 23, 2015

The printed instructions did not completely correspond with the doctor's instructions. Perhaps a notice to that effect and an instruction to follow the doctor's verbal instructions should be on the printed form.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 14, 2015

good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 12, 2015

Doctor Tristani, was helpful, courteous and doctor of choice for this type of procedure. Hopefully, I won't have to go thru another MOHS surgery.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 25, 2015

Dr. Tristani is unbelievably thorough and caring.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 25, 2014

The entire sfaff was friendly, carrying and efficient.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 07, 2014

The doctor was excellent!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 01, 2014

YOU """ GUYS """ ARE FANTASTIC

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 25, 2014

good experience

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 23, 2014

I have referred many friends to Dr. Tristani & though there are closer to home options, I would forgo treatment altogether (it is elective), rather than see someone else.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 22, 2014

It is nice to know that I could not be in better hands.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 21, 2014

Most excellent. Very intelligent Dr. with excellent communication skills. I understood everything she said/explained. I wish she could be my Dr.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 21, 2014

Dr.Tristani was amazing at taking the biopsy on my lower eyelid. And her nursing staff did great with assisting her. I would definitely go back for any follow up work.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 17, 2014

I love Dr. Tristani. I feel so well cared for in this office by the MD and staff. Thanks!!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 10, 2014

Great experience. Very happy to have her doing the procedure.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 15, 2014

Dr. Tristani was very patient with my 8 year old daughter who was very distressed by the procedure. My daughter loved her. Dr. Tristani spent adequate time with us and we did not feel rushed. Great experience.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 12, 2014

excellent staff that took care of my problem

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 02, 2014

I am extremely pleased with Dr Tristani -- excellent!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 01, 2014

Gordon was very satisfied with his doctor and the nurse practitioner.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 18, 2014

Very good experience

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 15, 2014

good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 08, 2014

Dr. Tristani has been nothing but professional and kind.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 05, 2014

I have recommended Dr. Tristani many times over the years. I trust her implicitly. She is a wonderful person in every way and it carries over to her practice to make her a truly outstanding physician.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 04, 2014

When the surgery was over I felt I was well taken care of and my problem was gone. I was impressed with how the scar was taken care of.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 26, 2014

This was my first visit with this doctor. I was very comfortable with ALL the staff members there.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 19, 2014

I had a very good experience. However, I did not know how much skin was removed until I met w/ the reconstruction plastic surgeon.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 15, 2014

compared to other practitioners in the same field of expertise, OUTSTANDING

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 11, 2014

The good thing she did was pat my arm once in awhile as if to say we will take care of you. She did show me the hole in the end and said it would be a big scar. Also I had alot of cancer cells.We decided the plastic surgeon would do best to fix this and happy I decided to do just that! She also said she is not responsible for the wound and the plastic surgeon would be responsible.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 28, 2014

Dr. Tristani was excellent and was very professional. I would highly recommend her.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 28, 2014

Dr. T-F is the reason I returned to this clinic.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 28, 2014

very caring

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 25, 2014

Was appreciative that Dr. Tristani referred me to more specialize final care to achieve the best results of my Mohs surgery.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 22, 2014

really appreciated her thoroughness and working to find time that would work for me.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 21, 2014

Payam is The Best!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 14, 2014

The doctor did an excellent job, and my dad commented again and again that she was so gentle (unlike some of the doctors who have cut into his face at the VA. He has alzhiemers--yet he remembers these experiences!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 12, 2014

Dr. Tristani was a competent professional. She made me feel like I was her only patient even though I knew she had several in the office that day. She was professional but fun and treated her staff well too. She had a newer assistant to mohs and she was very patient coaching the new assistant.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 07, 2014

Dr. Tristani went the extra distance both in her explanations and answering my many questions. The University is lucky to have her.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 05, 2014

Was receiving local pain treatment while at the clinic but by the time I arrived home was in a great deal of pain and had to wait to fill a prescription. would have been nice to receive pain treatment before leaving the clinic.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 03, 2014

Dr. Tristani explained everything that was going on with clarity and sincere concern. I feel that I had a very pleasant experience despite the nature of the appointment.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 24, 2014

she is an excellent physician and an expert at making my nose look amazing. she was very kind and informative.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 20, 2014

absolutely recommend 100%

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 18, 2014

very pleased with care

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 18, 2014

Thank you!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 17, 2014

Dr. Tristani is caring physician.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 08, 2014

Dr. Tristani is a honest, caring and skillful surgeon. She was most kind in agreeing to correct a scar from a prior Mohs surgery on my face. She is very personable and pleasant and I have the utmost confidence in her abilities.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 06, 2014

Dr. Tristani was very professional and very informative.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 04, 2014

Dr. Tristani was very kind and informed me regarding the MOHS procedure. She clearly explained options.

Because of my past experience, I chose to return to this office. I still feel I was well treated this time as well.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 23, 2014

Dr. Tristani and her staff are excellent. I received extremely impressive results from my first MOHS surgery, and expect the same from this second one. My primary dermatologist was very pleased with the MOHS results, too.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 22, 2014

Entire experience was enlightening as to treatment of basal cell carcinoma, followup and treatment at home of post-excision area.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 14, 2014

I have seen Dr. Tristani for a number of years. She is very caring about my skin cancers, and performs Mohs surgery with the tenderness and concern for me that she can. Her staff follow their leader. They are very friendly and supporting. I can't imagine going to anyone else. She is the best.......

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 13, 2014

Dr. Tritani was great. I always knew what she was doing, and what was to be determined. She also explained the reconstructive part of the 'stitching up' and what I was to expect.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 10, 2014

Dr. Tristani is wonderful. She made me feel as comfortable as was possible and I felt very well taken care of, even though it was an awful experience to go through. She is very caring and always concerned and takes time for any questions or comments. Her assistants were also very caring and helpful.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 03, 2014

Dr Payam is excellent!!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 26, 2014

I felt safe in spite of having a procedure for cancer

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 24, 2014

excellent

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 22, 2014

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Tristani and actually enjoy our care appointments. She is always professional and demonstrates extreme concern for my comfort.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 18, 2014

Dr. Tristiani answered my questions and even called me back after I had called in the day before to be sure I was doing better.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 11, 2014

So professional, competent, yet personable and caring.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 07, 2014

Dr. Tristani and the staff were very professional.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 23, 2013

The doctor was fantastic. I made sure to request her

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 20, 2013

I told Dr. Tristani that I wanted to learn as much as possible during my appointment as I am a family doc in our residency here at the U. She was fantastic! She took the time to show me my slides and teach me about her approach to MOHS. It was fascinating seeing what is involved with the whole process, the competence of the assistants and trust she has in them, how the team works so efficiently together, and everyone is so able and wiling to educate patients. I always knew what to expect and have great admiration for the care and service I received. Dr. Tristani and her entire team were outstanding!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 11, 2013

I have confidence in her and then don't have to worry about my moles and other oddities for another year.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 07, 2013

I feel lucky to have Dr Tristani as my dermatologist as she knows so much and cares so well. For example she remembers who I am and the various places she's worked on, and she cares how they look now.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient December 02, 2013

The removal of the basal carcenoma was explained well. The surgical procedure after including the incision on my nose and stitches away from where the cancer was removed was not explained very well. When I got home and eventually removed my bandage (after 48 hours) I was rather surprised how much my nose had been cut up

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 26, 2013

I refer patients to Dr. Tristani constantly.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 18, 2013

Everyone in the office and medical staff were very professional and excellant at their jobs.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 16, 2013

Dr. Tristani is very professional and shows great concerns and interest towards my worries. She explained everything to me on my level and answered all of my questions. Dr. Tristani is the Best and I recommend her to my co-workers,family and friends.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 10, 2013

I specifically asked for Dr. Tristani because of the care she gave my husband and also feedback from others. I feel she did everything possible to give me the best care possible. She also accommodated my need to stay lying down while waiting for my biopsy results, thus occupying a room that could have been used by others. I appreciate that! Thank you

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 05, 2013

I appreciated the doctor's professionalism and her knowledge of my issues.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient November 05, 2013

Great experience

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 23, 2013

Payam is a very careful and good doctor. I enjoy every time I am with her and feel totally secure.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 21, 2013

Very good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 24, 2013

Great Experience.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 20, 2013

good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 13, 2013

good

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 12, 2013

I thought that everyone was very professional,efficient and friendly. It was a pleasant experience.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient August 12, 2013

Dr. Tristani is very approachable, explains things clearly, and establishes a good relationrhip with patients

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 09, 2013

excellent

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient July 04, 2013

Dr Tristani was outstanding in every way. Asking what my favorite music was and then playing it during the surgery was a very nice touch.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 25, 2013

Dr. Tristani is in my mind one of the most knowlegable dermatologist in her field at the Univ. of Utah Hopsital. (probable SLC/Utah)

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 23, 2013

We felt very well taken care of by Dr. Tristani and her team the last time and we came back because of that level of care given. We received the same if not better care and concern this time even when we had a problem.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient June 02, 2013

I was treated well at all times

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 23, 2013

Dr. Tristani provided a thorough description of the process and what to expect. She was also very professional and courteous. Took the time to do things right, didn't seem rushed even though I could tell there were a lot of patients coming through the facility.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 14, 2013

Dr Tristani is wonderful.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 10, 2013

Dr. Tristani made me and my wife feel confident due to her obvious precision, expertise and compassion. Nicole and Kathy exhibited these same qualities within the environment and influence do Dr. Tristani.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient May 02, 2013

best experience with a physician I've had

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient April 22, 2013

I would highly recommend Dr. Tristani. Excellent physician.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient April 09, 2013

Always answers all my questions

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient April 02, 2013

Dr was running behind; felt rushed.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 23, 2013

Full confidence in the Doctor, very knowledgeable of my history and reason for visit, even though I was a referral from the VA. She did her homework and displayed competence.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient March 22, 2013

Dr. Tristani has the best bed side manors I have ever experienced, she was kind, knew exactly what I needed to hear, gave me support, and showed amazing concern for me.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 25, 2013

She is just wonderful.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient February 20, 2013

I have had treatments with other doctors out of state for skin cancer, but Dr. Tristani is the best in terms of being very thorough from start to finish. I really appreciate the care she provides

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient January 28, 2013

Dr. Tristani is very professional and likable in all respects.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 22, 2012

Professional, friendly, answered all my concerns

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 08, 2012

Dr. Tristani always acts like she's in a big hurry and the patients are taking up time she doesn't have. She never spends time with you.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 05, 2012

Both visits were very professional and competently handled. Impressive

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 03, 2012

Good experience. I already have recommended Dr. Tristani to people.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient October 02, 2012

Very good treatment

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 29, 2012

Exceptional care and overall experience!!

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 28, 2012

Again, exceptional

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 24, 2012

Very good care

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 17, 2012

I have a health background, so I don't need special words. Medicalese works just fine.

Payam Tristani-FirouziUofU Patient September 11, 2012

Very professional and helpful to understand treatment for my condition

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Office Locations

Academic Office Phone Number

Academic Office Address

(801) 581-6465

School of MedicineDermatology30 N 1900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84132

Academic Bio

Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is the Director of the Department of Dermatology’s Laser and Cosmetic Clinic where she oversees the clinical operations. She is also a member of the strategic planning of the department. Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is highly active with resident education and received the Resident Teacher of the Year award in 2011.

Dr. Tristani-Firouzi is an author of numerous publications in dermatologic surgery. She has lectured both regionally and nationally. She is an active member of numerous local and national professional associations.

Dr. Tristani-Firouzi’s primary clinical expertise relates to the management of patients’ with skin cancers. She is fellowship-trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery which is a highly specialized technique used to remove skin cancers with the highest cure rates. As the director of the Dermatology Laser Clinic, she is highly skilled in a variety of laser and cosmetic surgical procedures to treat patients with both medical and cosmetic concerns. She is particularly interested in treating patients who are at high risk for developing skin cancers.